News from City Council
Aug 08, 2025
Statement From Mayor Victoria Woodards on Initiative 2
Today, Tacoma’s City Council held a special meeting where we had the responsibility to either adopt Initiative 2 as written or forward it to the Pierce County Auditor.
Jul 30, 2025
City of Tacoma’s Initial Response to the Initiative 2 Ballot Petition
During recent City Council Study Sessions and Meetings, Initiative 2, also known as the “Worker’s Bill of Rights,” was discussed. This initiative was proposed by members of the…
Jul 24, 2025
Statement from City Council Member Joe Bushnell on the Upcoming Closure of Tacoma’s Pacific Fred Meyer Store
“I want to express my disappointment regarding the news of the upcoming closure of our local Pacific Fred Meyer store. For years, this store has been more than…
Jul 01, 2025
City of Tacoma Unveils New Pride Crosswalk, A Vibrant Symbol of Inclusivity and Community Pride
City of Tacoma kicked off Pride Month today with the celebratory unveiling of a new, permanent Pride-themed crosswalk on Broadway, between South 9th and 11th streets. The vibrant…
Jun 10, 2025
City Council Advances Efforts to Address Community Concerns and Rising Costs from Animal Overpopulation
The Tacoma City Council voted on June 10 to adopt a set of code updates to better position the City to reduce animal overpopulation. Public complaints about animal…
Jun 10, 2025
A Statement From Mayor Victoria Woodards on the Closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center
“I am deeply troubled by the closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center located in Tacoma, a valued federal resource for minority-owned businesses serving…
Jun 10, 2025
City Council Adopts South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan, Celebrates Achievements and Sunset of Neighborhood Planning Program
Marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to community-informed work, the City Council adopted the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan. The neighborhood plan, crafted to…
May 30, 2025
A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process
Consistent with our shared commitment to thoughtful governance and enduring stability for the community, while I had previously signaled the start of a search for a permanent Police…